Sol’s “Sheriff” Brings Rally Barbados Title Back Home & caps it off at Warrens’ flagship

by Bajan Reporter / June 8th, 2014

Sol and all Barbadians are celebrating the return of the coveted Sol Rally Barbados title to local shores, after Sol’s champion driver Roger “The Sheriff” Skeete rode a wave of national support to claim his 13th title in 25 years of the competition.

Sol Rally Barbados 2014 Champions, Roger “The Sheriff” Skeete and Louis Venezia, along with the Sol family, took their celebration on the road from Speightstown to Warrens!

By the end of day 2 news spread overnight that Skeete had taken a commanding lead, celebrations erupted at Bushy Park and across the island on Sunday. Barbados’ most decorated rally driver was the toast of the town even before he was declared provisional winner of the Caribbean’s largest annual motor sport International late in the evening.

On safely arriving at the flagship of Warrens station, Roger hands an Outrider Officer a care pack for braving the warm Saturday sunlight to guide traffic…

Skeete was congratulated by fans and competitors alike, but there was none happier than his primary sponsor Sol. Ezra Prescod, General Manager of SOL (BARBADOS) LTD, said the company was elated with the result, noting that Skeete was a deserving winner and outstanding ambassador for the leading energy company.

“Sol Rally Barbados 2014 has been an overwhelming success, and Roger’s victory has made it all the more special as we can celebrate the return of the title to Barbados. Roger has been a superb ambassador for Sol, exhibiting qualities of determination, skill and experience. These are values which Sol promotes and we are therefore proud of our continued association with Roger – Barbados’ champion!”

SOL’s hard-working Marketing Team, the Cockspur gals, local constabulary and the heroes posed for a brief moment before taking some refreshments…

The 2014 season has indeed been special for Skeete who picked up several other domestic titles on his way to being crowned champion of Sol Rally Barbados.

Commenting on Sol’s continued support, Skeete said he saw Sol’s support as integral to his lifting of the Sol Rally Barbados 2014 title.

The celebrants capped off with a slice of cakes featuring highlights from this year’s Rally!

“It’s a great feeling bringing the Sol Rally Barbados title back home. I’m grateful for the support I received from friends, family, motorsport fans, my co-driver Louis Venezia, and sponsor Sol. This would certainly not have been possible without Sol’s sponsorship and I’m extremely happy that I’ve been able to justify their faith in me” Skeete said.